INDICATIONS

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients. Discontinue use if hypersensitivity is observed.

Warnings

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes. Keep out of the reach of children. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to temperatures above 120ºF (49ºC).

Precautions

Information for patients:

This medication is to be used as directed by a physician and should not be used to treat any condition other than that for which it was prescribed. If redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Kerafoam 42 Emollient Foam. It is not known whether Kerafoam 42 Emollient Foam can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Kerafoam 42 Emollient Foam should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether or not this drug is secreted in human milk. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Kerafoam 42 Emollient Foam is administered to a nursing woman.

Adverse Reactions

Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear on discontinuing the medication.

Kerafoam 42 Dosage and Administration

ShakeVigorously, Tap Bottom of Can, and Prime Before Initial Use. Shake Vigorously and Tap Before Each Use.To Prime: After shaking, gently tap bottom of can onto palm of other hand or a solid surface at least 3 times. Hold the can upright, direct away from the patient, and firmly depress the actuator for 1 to 3 seconds or until foam begins to dispense. (If foam does not dispense within 3 seconds: re-shake can, gently tap bottom of can onto a solid surface at least 3 times, and depress the actuator again until foam begins to dispense.)Before Each Use: Shake vigorously and gently tap bottom of can onto palm of other hand or a solid surface at least 3 times.During Use: Holding can upright, dispense Kerafoam 42 into palm of hand and apply to affected area twice per day, or as directed by a physician. Rub in until completely absorbed. Wipe off any excess foam from actuator after use.

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